What are the main factors that influence a Fire Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Fire Engineer's salary?

A Fire Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $71,785 for beginners, reaching about $73,606 at mid-level, and approach $78,102 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Fire Engineer?

Fire Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Fire Engineer roles are District of Columbia $81,782, California $81,472, Massachusetts $80,386. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Fire Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Fire Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Fire Apparatus Engineer: $94,011; Fire Safety Engineer: $87,785; Senior Fire Engineer: $87,769; Cal Fire Fire Captain: $86,154; Fire Captain: $85,386.

Fire Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Fire Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fire Engineer in Delaware is $74,802 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Fire Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,952
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,608 to $83,779
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,057

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Fire Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,779	$6,982	$1,611	$40
Average	$74,802	$6,234	$1,439	$36
25th Percentile	$67,608	$5,634	$1,300	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Fire Engineer Salaries

A Fire Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Fire Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fire Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $71,785
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,321
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,606
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,782
Expert (over 8 years): $78,102

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Fire Engineer	$71,785
Intermediate Level Fire Engineer	$72,321
Senior Level Fire Engineer	$73,606
Specialist Level Fire Engineer	$76,782
Expert Level Fire Engineer	$78,102

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How Do Fire Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Fire Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $81,782.
California: $81,472.
Massachusetts: $80,386.

District of Columbia $81,782 California $81,472 Massachusetts $80,386 Washington $80,091 New Jersey $80,061 Alaska $79,958 Connecticut $78,938 New York $78,525

Hawaii $77,203 Rhode Island $76,582 Maryland $76,161 Minnesota $75,585 Colorado $75,363 Illinois $75,290 Oregon $75,009 Delaware $74,802

New Hampshire $74,672 Virginia $74,381 Pennsylvania $73,532 Nevada $73,103 North Dakota $72,963 Michigan $72,741 Wisconsin $72,660 Vermont $72,498

Texas $72,047 Maine $72,017 Arizona $71,973 Ohio $71,921 Georgia $71,242 Indiana $70,902 Wyoming $70,836 Utah $70,732

Iowa $70,688 Kansas $70,333 Louisiana $70,230 North Carolina $70,193 Missouri $70,178 Florida $69,890 Montana $69,735 Nebraska $69,587

Kentucky $69,506 South Carolina $69,211 Tennessee $69,026 Idaho $68,952 New Mexico $68,413 Oklahoma $68,295 Alabama $67,859 South Dakota $67,128

Arkansas $66,729 West Virginia $66,515 Mississippi $65,872

Top Paying Cities for Fire Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $77,417
Little Creek: $76,700
Magnolia: $77,018

Lincoln, DE $77,417 Little Creek, DE $76,700 Magnolia, DE $77,018 Milford, DE $77,417 Marydel, DE $76,412 Millsboro, DE $77,417 Millville, DE $77,934 Milton, DE $77,417

Nassau, DE $77,417 Ocean View, DE $77,934 Rehoboth Beach, DE $77,934 Seaford, DE $76,604 Selbyville, DE $77,934 Smyrna, DE $76,324 Viola, DE $77,018 Woodside, DE $76,796

Bear, DE $75,762 Newark, DE $75,792 Claymont, DE $75,851 Delaware City, DE $75,792 Hockessin, DE $75,851 Kirkwood, DE $75,792 Middletown, DE $76,169 Montchanin, DE $75,851

New Castle, DE $75,851 Odessa, DE $76,272 Port Penn, DE $75,585 Rockland, DE $75,851 Saint Georges, DE $75,792 Townsend, DE $76,161 Winterthur, DE $75,851 Lewes, DE $77,417

Wilmington, DE $75,851 Dover, DE $76,663 Dover Afb, DE $76,841 Bethany Beach, DE $77,934 Bethel, DE $76,604 Bridgeville, DE $77,417 Camden Wyoming, DE $76,745 Cheswold, DE $76,486

Clayton, DE $76,294 Dagsboro, DE $77,934 Delmar, DE $76,604 Ellendale, DE $77,417 Felton, DE $77,417 Fenwick Island, DE $77,934 Frankford, DE $77,934 Frederica, DE $77,417

Georgetown, DE $77,417 Greenwood, DE $77,417 Harbeson, DE $77,417 Harrington, DE $77,417 Hartly, DE $76,257 Houston, DE $77,417 Kenton, DE $76,294 Laurel, DE $76,604

Yorklyn, DE $75,851

Fire Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fire Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$67,608

Average $74,802/year

$83,779

$5,634

Average $6,234/month

$6,982

$1,300

Average $1,439/week

$1,611

$33

Average $36/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,779	$6,982	$1,611	$40
Average	$74,802	$6,234	$1,439	$36
25th Percentile	$67,608	$5,634	$1,300	$33

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